ORANGEBURG, S.C. - The Savannah State University Lady Tigers lost 0-7 to South Carolina State, February 15.  

Lady Tiger Sandra Kristjansdottir fought out a match with Suhaila Jad in the number one spot of the singles match, falling just short as Suhaila picked up the overall victory with 6-3, 6-2 set wins.

Savannah State's Esmira Gheisary, Nicole Ashiedu, Chandel McDonie, Ge'Anne Hilton and Shannon Howard all lost in straight sets in singles matches.

The team of Kristjansdottir and Ashiedu battled with Akilah James and Maria Craciun in doubles match, falling 8-1. The team of Ghesiary and McDonie dropped a doubles match to Suhaila and Sabrinia Mendez, 8-0. Hilton and Davita Washington fell to South Carolina State's Kat Barborikova and Laura Bosneag, 8-0.

The Lady Tigers return home for three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matches as they face Bethune-Cookman and North Carolina Central on March 3, and Florida A&M on March 4.